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Accrington Stanley (A) League - Saturday 21/10/06

Reports and reaction from the 2006-07 season as Walsall finished 1st (C) in League 2
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Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:15 am

aldridge steve wrote:Where's everyone standing? Sounds like there is a choice between behind goal or on the side. Are the 2 "connected" allowing movement between or separate? Anyone know?


I doubt the two are connected because in theory that would allow potential for 2000 fans to move into areas that are well below 2000 in their respective capacities. Of course we won't take 2,000, but I wouldn't be at all surpised to see 1200 travel which is way over the "behind the goal" capacity. The ground is very exposed so if its raining it'll be a bit rough. Last time I went there was for a night match in early October and it was below freezing, absolutely taters!

The bus shelter thing that masquerades as covered terracing on one side is just a typical non -league "we must have some covered terracing to get in the Unibond League" type effort. Its got nothing to do with a serious attempt to provide adequate covered terracing. I know their rise has been rapid and very much on the back of the Brett Ormerod sell-on, but I'm amazed in this day and age that the facilities don't have to be a bit better - (see also Barnet I guess), bearing in mind some of the clubs that were knocked back a few years ago.

Their last home league game was put back 15 minutes because of crowd congestion, the crowd was 3000!! Hope that doesn't happen this week because I don't fancy being stuck for an hour having missed my train home.

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Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:18 am

Didn't Antnee Gerrard play on loan for Stanley whilst at Everton?

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Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:30 am

Geordiesaddler wrote:
aldridge steve wrote:Where's everyone standing? Sounds like there is a choice between behind goal or on the side. Are the 2 "connected" allowing movement between or separate? Anyone know?


I doubt the two are connected because in theory that would allow potential for 2000 fans to move into areas that are well below 2000 in their respective capacities. Of course we won't take 2,000, but I wouldn't be at all surpised to see 1200 travel which is way over the "behind the goal" capacity. The ground is very exposed so if its raining it'll be a bit rough. Last time I went there was for a night match in early October and it was below freezing, absolutely taters!

The bus shelter thing that masquerades as covered terracing on one side is just a typical non -league "we must have some covered terracing to get in the Unibond League" type effort. Its got nothing to do with a serious attempt to provide adequate covered terracing. I know their rise has been rapid and very much on the back of the Brett Ormerod sell-on, but I'm amazed in this day and age that the facilities don't have to be a bit better - (see also Barnet I guess), bearing in mind some of the clubs that were knocked back a few years ago.

Their last home league game was put back 15 minutes because of crowd congestion, the crowd was 3000!! Hope that doesn't happen this week because I don't fancy being stuck for an hour having missed my train home.



Thanks for the info - guess I'll head for a bit of cover if the weather is inclemant

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Thu Oct 19, 2006 11:08 am

Bill Bones wrote:Didn't Antnee Gerrard play on loan for Stanley whilst at Everton?


He did indeed, 5 games when they were in the Conference.

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Thu Oct 19, 2006 11:16 am

Geordiesaddler wrote:
aldridge steve wrote:Where's everyone standing? Sounds like there is a choice between behind goal or on the side. Are the 2 "connected" allowing movement between or separate? Anyone know?


I doubt the two are connected because in theory that would allow potential for 2000 fans to move into areas that are well below 2000 in their respective capacities. Of course we won't take 2,000, but I wouldn't be at all surpised to see 1200 travel


I wouldn't bet against closer to 1500. We took over a 1000 to Chester and that was a ground some had visited before and on a Friday night.

There'll be a lot of fans, young and old who'll be visiting this ground for the first time.

I think we'll have a large noisy following watching us nick the 3 points.

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Magic Man Fan wrote:
Geordiesaddler wrote:
aldridge steve wrote:Where's everyone standing? Sounds like there is a choice between behind goal or on the side. Are the 2 "connected" allowing movement between or separate? Anyone know?


I doubt the two are connected because in theory that would allow potential for 2000 fans to move into areas that are well below 2000 in their respective capacities. Of course we won't take 2,000, but I wouldn't be at all surpised to see 1200 travel


I wouldn't bet against closer to 1500. We took over a 1000 to Chester and that was a ground some had visited before and on a Friday night.

There'll be a lot of fans, young and old who'll be visiting this ground for the first time.

I think we'll have a large noisy following watching us nick the 3 points.[/quote]
Sure will! Can't wait for it now.

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Thu Oct 19, 2006 1:45 pm

same here, bring on saturday

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Fri Oct 20, 2006 12:05 pm

Just noticed no weekly prediction from me yet...

Sorry to say it but I have a feeling this will be our second defeat of the season, 2-1 Accrington.

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Fri Oct 20, 2006 12:11 pm

1-0 win to the saddlers!
Keates to score!

bout 1500 saddler fans!
come on lets get behind the lads!
BRING ON THE STANLEY!

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Sat Oct 21, 2006 11:02 am

wfc_2uk wrote:Just noticed no weekly prediction from me yet...

Sorry to say it but I have a feeling this will be our second defeat of the season, 2-1 Accrington.


Could well be. That or a score draw I reckon

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Sat Oct 21, 2006 1:35 pm

butler not playing, apparently unwell, so constable plays. gerrard in midfield and no dobson.

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Sat Oct 21, 2006 1:38 pm

jeffsmate wrote:butler not playing, apparently unwell, so constable plays. gerrard in midfield and no dobson.


Oh dear (to both pieces of news).

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Sat Oct 21, 2006 1:42 pm

Thats a big worry Butler unwell

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Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:17 pm

Swindon and Lincoln both already a goal to the good.

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Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:40 pm

hector sam 1-0 get in

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Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:54 pm

0-1 up at half time - greeeeeeet!

Where are Dobson and Butler. I didn't know that they are injured. Does anyone know?

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Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:05 pm

DawleyDick wrote:0-1 up at half time - greeeeeeet!

Where are Dobson and Butler. I didn't know that they are injured. Does anyone know?


Butler injured, Dobson presumed injured. See half time report

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Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:18 pm

55 minutes - Kinsella replaces Kris Taylor (tactical substitution)

According to the BBC we've had 45% of the play.

Incidentally, a scorer for Stirling Albion is a certain C. Cramb - is that our Colin?

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Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:37 pm

1-1 :evil:

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Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:41 pm

2-1 I just fell off my chair in delight!!!

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Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:42 pm

:D ishmel, imidiate effect

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Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:43 pm

Good news 1-2 to the Saddlers

Bad news The MWAS wil be intolerable :lol:
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Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:46 pm

James Constable booked for time-wasting..... BEFORE we took the lead !!!!

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Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:50 pm

MARK WRIGHT IS OUR LEADER....LA,LA-LA-LA... :oops:

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Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:50 pm

i want gerrard out of midfield, bring back fanguarno,

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Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:53 pm

Welsh_Saddler wrote:James Constable booked for time-wasting..... BEFORE we took the lead !!!!


Thought it was a foul.

With Lincoln scoring 7 that win was vital to keep us top. Well done the lads.

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Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:55 pm

I see Lincoln have won 7-1. I think that this means their goal difference is now +19 where our is +02.

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Sat Oct 21, 2006 4:00 pm

+o2 ???, shurly its 1 more than we had before so 18

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Sat Oct 21, 2006 4:07 pm

+20 with 34 points = 1 better goal difference and 2 better points total.

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